Charge Preceptor - OR

Northside Hospital Inc. • Canton, GA

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About The Position

Northside Hospital is seeking a Charge Preceptor for the OR. The role combines direct patient care, charge responsibilities, and preceptor education for a unit-specific patient population. As a Charge Nurse, the employee coordinates daily activities and distributes work in the area during the scheduled shift. As a Preceptor Nurse, the employee acts as a professional educator and resource for new employees, demonstrating clinical expertise and competence.

Approximately 80% of the role involves direct patient care and 20% involves Charge-Preceptor duties. The balance between charge and preceptor responsibilities may vary depending on patient acuity and volume. Care and services may be provided to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The position requires setting priorities based on the situation and being responsible for the unit during an eight- to twelve-hour shift.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Registered Nurse license in good standing without limitations in the State of Georgia.
• American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Two years of experience as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN).

Nice To Haves

• BSN degree.
• Two years of recent experience in the current clinical specialty.
• Additional Life Support credential (ACLS, PALS, NRP, etc.) or other clinical specialty certifications in specific units.
• Visual color acuity, depending on the role in specific units.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities and distribute work in the area during the scheduled shift.
• Serve as a professional educator and resource for new employees, demonstrating clinical expertise and competence.
• Provide direct patient care, which makes up approximately 80% of overall participation.
• Perform Charge-Preceptor duties, which make up approximately 20% of overall participation, with the balance varying according to patient acuity and volume.
• Set priorities based on the situation at hand.
• Provide care and services to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients as applicable to the unit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree